WATCH: Belhar community mourns two children killed in fire

Cape Town - The community of Belhar has been left heartbroken after the death of two children in a block of flats in Chestnut Place.

The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon on the third floor of the block of flats. Zarha Johnson and Zyaad Johnson died after sustaining burns.

Residents said they heard screams from the flat and tried to get the children out.

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“The bodies of two children, a girl aged 1 and a boy aged 5, were discovered.

“One police officer also sustained slight injuries to his face and arm while trying to assist the victims. An inquest docket was opened for investigation. The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage,” said police spokesperson FC van Wyk.